Richmond Hill High School

Summary:

Richmond Hill High School is a public high school serving 2,454 students in grades 9-12 in Richmond Hill, Georgia, which is part of the highly-ranked Bryan County School District.

Richmond Hill High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 57% to 71.7% across various subject areas. Additionally, the school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 94.1% over the past five years, outperforming nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district. Richmond Hill High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14:1 to 17.3:1 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district.

While Richmond Hill High School is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance, particularly in areas where it is still lagging behind the state or district averages, such as the American Literature and Composition Milestones Assessment. The school's success can be attributed to its effective educational practices and the support of the Bryan County School District. By continuing to build on its strengths and addressing any areas for improvement, Richmond Hill High School can maintain its position as a leading educational institution in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Wildcat Dr
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

(912) 459-5151

District: Bryan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,030

Feeder schools for Richmond Hill High School:

Elementary:	Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
	Frances Meeks Elementary School
	McAllister Elementary School
	Richmond Hill Elementary School
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	Richmond Hill Primary School
Middle:	Richmond Hill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 2,454

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

African American:

17.2%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richmond Hill High School ranks better than 92.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richmond Hill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Hill High School is $7,030.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Richmond Hill High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Hill High School 35^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Richmond Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Bryan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryan County 20^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richmond Hill High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	80.57	32^nd	335	90.4%
2007	80.63	40^th	358	88.8%
2008	80.68	47^th	370	87.3%
2009	83.76	29^th	372	92.2%
2010	76.12	66^th	384	82.8%
2011	79.22	52^nd	402	87.1%
2012	74.17	74^th	396	81.3%
2013	79.32	48^th	425	88.7%
2014	72.98	63^rd	425	85.2%
2015	68.77	73^rd	435	83.2%
2016	68.12	67^th	426	84.3%
2017	65.85	72^nd	420	82.9%
2018	67.69	86^th	428	79.9%
2019	68.85	84^th	438	80.8%
2021	83.19	26^th	410	93.7%
2022	77.43	51^st	429	88.1%
2023	79.76	44^th	442	90.0%
2024	84.40	35^th	458	92.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, November 8, 2012

There are some very dedicated teachers and there are some teachers that just need to retire. We have an affluent community why is it we can't fill all of the teaching positions. Some of the classes were without instructors. Kudos to those teachers who have been teaching for many years yet still have the zest of life and joy of teaching. We need a better teacher to student ratio and with the room gained when the middle school moved out we shouldn't have a problem making room for more classes. Now we just need to find the money. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, October 1, 2012

Richmond Hill High School is great. The teachers are caring; the administration is experienced and stern enough to keep the students in line without an overabundance of rules. The school offers many clubs and courses of study. As a graduate who got a scholarship thanks to this school, I give it a 5 star rating. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The arrogance and the unresponsiveness of the teachers and staff members to the needs of the students and parents. Also the lack of accessiblity to the teachers by email from parents.

Some teachers and staff members do not appear to have the needed education to teach or work in their selected fields of study. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Richmond Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	509	509
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	822	822
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	881	881
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	790	790
1994	753	77	10	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
1995	1390	140	17	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1564
1996	1390	140	17	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1564
1997	1457	146	16	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1640
1998	1491	156	14	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1687
1999	819	100	9	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	945
2000	816	104	12	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	947
2001	843	105	10	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
2002	885	118	17	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2003	885	118	17	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2004	943	107	13	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1089
2005	996	123	17	42	5	n/a	n/a	41	1224
2006	995	159	31	47	7	n/a	n/a	41	1280
2007	986	180	30	45	6	n/a	n/a	49	1296
2008	1017	218	38	50	7	n/a	n/a	62	1392
2009	1036	243	40	61	6	n/a	n/a	69	1455
2010	1121	289	42	74	6	0	7	0	1539
2011	1127	304	50	92	5	1	28	0	1607
2012	1170	307	53	98	1	2	36	0	1667
2013	1218	282	56	119	7	3	72	0	1757
2014	1279	283	68	130	8	4	60	0	1832
2015	1311	295	64	144	9	8	71	0	1902
2016	1347	311	66	165	7	7	87	0	1990
2017	1400	345	78	173	5	7	89	0	2097
2018	1412	365	78	185	3	5	120	0	2168
2019	1460	367	82	217	8	5	133	0	2272
2020	1468	372	74	270	4	4	149	0	2341
2021	1490	397	75	279	4	5	159	0	2409
2022	1517	403	73	285	4	6	164	0	2452
2023	1503	422	65	311	4	8	141	0	2454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	509	30.0	16.9	n/a
1991	822	43.0	19.1	8.6
1992	881	51.0	17.2	9.5
1993	790	40.0	19.8	11.3
1994	849	48.6	17.5	9
1995	1564	87.0	18.0	9.4
1996	1564	87.0	18.0	9.4
1997	1640	88.0	18.6	14.1
1998	1687	100.3	16.8	14
1999	945	51.8	18.2	10.8
2000	947	51.6	18.4	10.6
2001	977	55.6	17.6	9.9
2002	1040	57.0	18.2	8.7
2003	1040	57.0	18.2	8.7
2004	1089	60.0	18.2	11.7
2005	1224	67.0	18.3	12.5
2006	1280	71.1	18.0	13.2
2007	1296	76.0	17.1	13.9
2008	1392	84.1	16.6	16.4
2009	1455	92.0	15.8	17.2
2010	1539	91.0	16.9	17.8
2011	1607	86.5	18.5	24.8
2012	1667	85.5	19.4	22.9
2013	1757	85.8	20.4	25.8
2014	1832	86.5	21.1	23.5
2015	1902	96.0	19.8	25.6
2016	1990	100.0	19.9	24.2
2017	2097	104.8	20.0	25.4
2018	2168	120.1	18.0	23.1
2019	2272	122.2	18.5	23.6
2020	2341	131.1	17.8	23.4
2021	2409	138.7	17.3	20.5
2022	2452	147.3	16.6	n/a
2023	2454	175.2	14.0	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richmond Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	509	30.0	16.9	n/a
1991	822	43.0	19.1	8.6
1992	881	51.0	17.2	9.5
1993	790	40.0	19.8	11.3
1994	849	48.6	17.5	9
1995	1564	87.0	18.0	9.4
1996	1564	87.0	18.0	9.4
1997	1640	88.0	18.6	14.1
1998	1687	100.3	16.8	14
1999	945	51.8	18.2	10.8
2000	947	51.6	18.4	10.6
2001	977	55.6	17.6	9.9
2002	1040	57.0	18.2	8.7
2003	1040	57.0	18.2	8.7
2004	1089	60.0	18.2	11.7
2005	1224	67.0	18.3	12.5
2006	1280	71.1	18.0	13.2
2007	1296	76.0	17.1	13.9
2008	1392	84.1	16.6	16.4
2009	1455	92.0	15.8	17.2
2010	1539	91.0	16.9	17.8
2011	1607	86.5	18.5	24.8
2012	1667	85.5	19.4	22.9
2013	1757	85.8	20.4	25.8
2014	1832	86.5	21.1	23.5
2015	1902	96.0	19.8	25.6
2016	1990	100.0	19.9	24.2
2017	2097	104.8	20.0	25.4
2018	2168	120.1	18.0	23.1
2019	2272	122.2	18.5	23.6
2020	2341	131.1	17.8	23.4
2021	2409	138.7	17.3	20.5
2022	2452	147.3	16.6	n/a
2023	2454	175.2	14.0	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Hill High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$118 (1.9%)	$6,122 (98.1%)	$6,240
2018	$134 (1.9%)	$7,038 (98.1%)	$7,172
2019	$132 (1.9%)	$6,898 (98.1%)	$7,030

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Hill High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 442 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Richmond Hill High School)	63.7	58.5	5.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bryan County)	61.6	51.9	9.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond Hill High School)	38.3	43.8	5.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Bryan County)	43.1	52.4	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Richmond Hill High School)	61.9	63.2	1.3%
End of Course Biology (Bryan County)	58	59.5	1.5%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Richmond Hill High School)	68.4	73.6	5.2%
End of Course United States History (Bryan County)	62.8	65.2	2.4%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2272	2454	8%
African American	367	422	15%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	82	65	20.7%
Hispanic	217	311	43.3%
Pacific Islander	5	8	60%
White	1460	1503	2.9%
Two or More Races	133	141	6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.6%	23.1%	0.5%

Schools Near Richmond Hill High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richmond Hill High School	Public	9-12	1 Wildcat Dr	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5151	2,454	175	14.0	23.1%	1,503 (61.2%)	422 (17.2%)	311 (12.7%)	65 (2.6%)	4 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	141 (5.7%)	84.4	35^th of 458 public high schools	92.4%		79.8	44^th of 442 public high schools	90.0%	9	57.0	71.7	65.3	67.8	$7,030	$132	$6,898
Windsor Forest High School	Public	9-12	12419 Largo Dr	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3400	1,012	64	15.7	72.1%	115 (11.4%)	677 (66.9%)	149 (14.7%)	14 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.5%)	23.6	334^th of 458 public high schools	27.1%		22.7	327^th of 442 public high schools	26.0%	7	25.6	14.0	25.1	29.9	$9,997	$516	$9,481
New Hampstead High School	Public	9-12	2451 Little Neck Rd	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6789	1,436	78	18.3	58.1%	292 (20.3%)	746 (51.9%)	259 (18.0%)	44 (3.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (6.3%)	42.2	227^th of 458 public high schools	50.4%		45.6	203^rd of 442 public high schools	54.1%	24	25.9	34.1	43.4	42.5	$8,235	$447	$7,788
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	191 Carl Griffin Dr	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 652-3879	16			81.3%	4 (25.0%)	12 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0
DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center	Public	6-12	1149 Cornell Ave	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(912) 303-1930	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Liberty County High School	Public	9-12	3216 E Oglethorpe Hwy	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 876-4316	1,077	66	16.2	60.2%	299 (27.8%)	537 (49.9%)	141 (13.1%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	89 (8.3%)	42.1	229^th of 458 public high schools	50.0%		41.5	221^st of 442 public high schools	50.0%	8	32.3	22.6	45.7	38.8	$10,081	$428	$9,653
Beach High School	Public	9-12	3001 Hopkins St	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5330	914	62	14.6	79.0%	43 (4.7%)	770 (84.2%)	79 (8.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.8%)	23.8	331^st of 458 public high schools	27.7%		16.8	366^th of 442 public high schools	17.2%	35	17.6	32.8	24.4	25.2	$9,676	$1,299	$8,377
Jenkins High School	Public	9-12	1800 E de Renne Ave	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6300	1,118	73	15.2	63.4%	187 (16.7%)	671 (60.0%)	139 (12.4%)	59 (5.3%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	54 (4.8%)	28.8	301^st of 458 public high schools	34.3%		36.8	253^rd of 442 public high schools	42.8%	48	27.3	11.2	29.1	32.3	$10,396	$722	$9,674
Savannah Arts Academy	Public	9-12	500 Washington Ave	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5000	905	62	14.5	17.2%	527 (58.2%)	142 (15.7%)	96 (10.6%)	63 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.4%)	83.4	41^st of 458 public high schools	91.0%		84.6	30^th of 442 public high schools	93.2%	11	79.7	31.2	73.6	66.7	$9,752	$298	$9,455
Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School	Public	9-12	151 Coach Joe Turner St	Savannah	31408	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6750	684	44	15.6	58.3%	60 (8.8%)	458 (67.0%)	108 (15.8%)	21 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.1%)	78.5	54^th of 458 public high schools	88.2%		72.7	67^th of 442 public high schools	84.8%	13	54.9	62.2	53.7	71.0	$9,692	$248	$9,444

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Hill High School

How many students attend Richmond Hill High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,454 students attended Richmond Hill High School.

What schools feed into Richmond Hill High School?

Richmond Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Elementary : Frances Meeks Elementary School
Elementary : McAllister Elementary School
Elementary : Richmond Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Richmond Hill Primary School
Middle : Richmond Hill Middle School

What district is Richmond Hill High School in?

Bryan County

Is Richmond Hill High School a good school?

Yes. Richmond Hill High School ranks in the top 7.6% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Richmond Hill High School?

Students at Richmond Hill High School are 61% White, 17% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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